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tosI AND FOUND.

% DFwARD-StraNe ed on Monday night
" large, young chesaueake q retriever; mas
a fine large head; liver color; no WHITE; "A lih'
eral :, ward wi bu paid II returned 10 $, "
IloYT, 1923 Madison IT W,
I Osr a Lady u Gold N.ck-Chain, on
l., Narse Square aud Pa ave. bat 7th I'D
l2th SITS. The rndsr will be suitably rewarded
by leaYiug The same at l0l. 9Th Vt tnw
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THE Police Commissioners of Cin.
cinnati have requested the Mayor to
enlarge the force to its full limit of
four hundred, there being money
enough in the police fund to warrant
the increase. A force of the same mum.
Der would be none too large for the
District of Columbia, considering the
extent of territory to be covered but
another hundred men The public safety
absolutely requires.
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THE reported destruction of the
cities of Mazatlan and San Bias, on the
west coast of Mexico, by hurricane
and tidal waves, is not fully confirmed,
and 1t is to be hoped the meagre news
already received will prove to be exag
gerated. These are both important
nnrtg
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THE Syracuse Standard, one Of the
Oldest and most Influential papers In
the interior OF New York, its history
covering period Of nearly half CEN
tury, has just added Web Perfcctins
press Of Hoes best make to Its mechau.
ical facilities, and justly claims To BE-
the most thoroughly equipped new4
paper office In the State outside Of the
Metropolis, We congratulate our es.
teemed Syracuse contemporary upon
this evidence of its continuing pros.
perity.
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HENRY GEORGE is to have the sup
port of the Argus, new paper to be
started In New York city TO morrow.
1t will not be a distinctive labor organ,
but will give all the aid possible to the
George party. John p. Foley, late
city editor of the Ledder, will conducl
the journal, and be assisted by Wm. G
Price and others.
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LOR RErT-A Drug Store in south
n WashingtOn; rent SIS. Inquire at l07
~ stsw. D LEONARD,
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WANTED...N .NlsCeLLANEOu,

w ANTED- - Horr.s 10 wintor.
w II. SPEAR. Dos ID 1t II W.
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augTlQp SALES.
,,,UIut ~ .rI,if,ny.

4 w ~ " ~
- Aucftnuecr piG T. n.
Ry ,rtn"u ut deed nf trust dated Nit"h I.
isSi AID duN tr'Oihud In libcr No 10 folio
o., On" ui ihc lard records for the District nt
iolumhlr. at hc writ rn request Of the nlrty
.e'urod thereby We will uner for saln nt pub
l'c aurtl'n. In front uf the urenisc on Nk
DAY october q. 1857. AZ . o'clock r. m the
iolluv ing de crib d real estate. situate l,in,
erd h"il q In the city ot Washington u y.
and known nnu described Ms lot nu'nhcrol
foiiy-ciphI ds) In TnomasJ King's snhii
vision of certain lots In square number four
a., as recorded In iiber H. folio i5i of ths
sur, cyot's O0icc ol tho District Of Columbia
sold subject tot deed Of trust recorded In iiher
11'2.f, lio ttGei SEQ tpsecure tho sum OF 81. .G5D
payable three years from Ociohcr7. 1SS5,inter-
esi yer cent, payable semi annually
Terms Of sale; One.half 40 cash, balance
In Fix tG) months. with interest at 0 per cent
per unnum. secured by y deed OF trust on the
property sold. or all cash Mt the option nf the
purchaser. siCo deposit. required at time nf
sale Terms 10 he complied with within I on
days or y, operty will he resold at risk of do
fauliing purchaser All conveyancing at pur
chHser's cot.
JAMES II. MARI,
JOHN t. ARMS,
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nHrFJNE ART AND ILLUSTRATED
b-S books bound, full Morocco gilt edge:
we have stamps and dies magazines, 65 and
rs cents. LYCETT BISDERY,
fOfo Pam ave
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DOR BALE 10 Room Br,ck House.
II e0xiOO, modern conveniences; i'm mediate
possession. 23i1 N u NV Special bargain
THOMAS A. MITCHELL,
OQf n
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w WANTED-situation as Cook or
" ohambermaid In small family. Ap-
ply at 81 l. st NV
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FOR SAlE.--tOTS.


E,OR sALF-Large Number OF desira.
II bile building lots ad lining the city, north.
east, lying hefwecn ID and 9Th SITS and - aud
u sts n; lexington, u fine estate adjoining til
city Oi thsast and formerly the residence of
Joseph Gales. esq. has been suh6ivided into
desirable building lots and Is now offered Tor
sale a. such: this subdivision IL strictly an
addition TO Washington city. and the streets
and avenues havi been laid out on he sa.ne
scale and connect directly with the ctp
streets; already five handsome cottages arc
In process of erection; sewerage gas AMI
water will be furnished to those desiring fn
build; prices range from 5 cents to % cents
per foot, according to location For plats AMI
further Information apply to
THoS. j. FISHER 8 co.
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M AETED-By u Young Man, n room
w mate; can have all the comforts Of
home; references required. Address 5, Critic
Office
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M hNTED- By "a Neat, settled Cord
w woman u situation as cook or cham.
hrTmaid, with private family; good refer.
cpCCs. Address In rear Of 1911 litl 81 n ",
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FOE HOUSES,

Tor SAIE-SmaII Brick Houses. n e.
u on easy pavments: also, others very low
for cash. SW WORMSrEDrS Il BRADLEY,
g27 Il at.
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FOR observation-disclosures.

EOR sALE-Good Family Horse,
II harness, carriage, buggy, fine family
cow, cider press churn, plow and harrow. s.
d. GASS. 5l6 9th st n W,
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STORES AND OFFICES FOR RENT.
LOANS

In sums 10 suit at per cent.
The above IL only small portion OF prop
erty on my books For full list call at office
for bulletins issuoh on 1st and nth.
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M hNTED-For Customers, business
w locations; also want parties with capt
tai to engage In business In and out ot town.
COLUMBIA BUSINESS AGENCY, 1901 Pa ave;
entrance 18th ~ opp Paais Royal, room 8.
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w ASTED-Hy "a N"nt Coiorsd Girl,
w Il situation as cook or chamherinad;
good references. Call or address 1872 n
ave n W,
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THE Bankers convention at Pitts
burg thought 50 highly OF the pro
posed Centennirl Celebration aud EN.
position at WaShn-tIn that they
adopted the resolutions Introduced
by Mr.. Nurmenr AS mcst Of the
proceedings ui the convention went
over to the Ex cutve Committee
rs unfini,hci business, this may he
considered special mark Of approval
IT. George Francis rrpiu has my
sense left he viii bic himself bick to
Madison Square and leave the Chicago
Anarchists In the uands Of their cnun.
sci. There is trace OF continent and
romance in his old manner Of life,
among the birds aud children; but as
noisy crank, threatened by the author.
tiles with summary arrest, he poses to
great disadvantage.
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ossLyNN AGA AGAIN to I'll. FORE.

ID OssLYNN AGAIN to the FORE.
IL THE COMING INVESTMENT.
The finest villa sites yet offered, overlook.
ing all others. 2lt acres each, only cents per
foot Persons need only look to he convince
that they cannot 10 wrong IN purchasing
The Aqueduct Free Bridge, Memorial Bridge
ana MI. Vernon avenue are bound to double
all investments mate at Rosslynn.
r. II. SYplIERO & 90, 1907 + st.
EOR SALE-somc OF the Choicest
i lots of real estate in the District. inclui.
ing special bargains in East Washington prOl.
erty. VOSE & o..
a.
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L'OR ssI.F- Good pu-in.s- Pronrrty
IN vest Washington, ~ 31l H. hei u,
and + sts. nice store and dwciling attached
price only sih0 Y. W = MYERS ,v son,
ti,tN v y ava
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EOR SALE-Lot-.

EOR SALE-By 3. E. LEWIS, Real
GIo; IL; Loans @ ~ a1S ih insufanee ,,nl , a'o on sI
Chanel, 72x1O0 feet, north side of P at. bet 81
and eth SITS W, see other sales In Saturdays
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L'OR RENT-3336 S st w (George-
II town., broom brick, nearly new; rent
$40 per month. Call or inquire d35 5th st II 0.
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ENOR SALE-Fifteen Elegant Lots In
Il southwest section, near Md ave and
Smithsonian Institution; fine opportunity for
builder; cheap and terms easy; on this prop
erty twenty-five houses can be erected and
reAdy sales made.
Lot on south side of Rhode Island avenue.
near Iowa Circle; beautiful building lot; 81
feet front and 50 feet deep to wide alley:
price moderate and terms easy.
Six brick houses In northwest section on
line of Belt X. r. cars, now paying 10 per
cent; price S8,7t0.
Several new houses. rooms each; all mod.
ern improvements; northwest section, near
1dth at; price, $500.
Six superior lots In the northwest section
on which nine houses can be erected and
ready sales obtained; a desirable corner.
j. W.P MYERS & SON,
142S New York avenue
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EoR sALE-speclaI bargain.

Housc i5ii l. ~ n w. with lot isxiii. to NJ
alley; zee per 50 Il n sold at once.
THOMAS A. MITCHELL,
II - Room 4
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FOR saLE-AGysEs,

IuR SALE Ihrc. U0usr., frufis.
for eb Ter month I'm tnih - IL e.. hs.
= and " ave, with lnt enough ip hn'ld use.
more hnn-,-: pricc Tor all 81 l1 por foot, .
good Investment Y " p MYERS v 50.
1923 ave
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S3 600 sre. sfnrs r. ~sr Cent 81" amns %
city realty; good party, Address EQUITY,
lIlIlL LllDI
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EOR sALE-That Desirable. Lot cor.
II ner Of Massachusetts avenue and N 4
n g, 1lOxl3l feet: commanding fine view Of the
city A good location for drug store; price.
sl.25 per square foot. -
THOMAS A. MtTCHELL,
C1t y al Room
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FOR REMT-..RuOMS,

EOR RENT-023 10th st N w, Second
Il story front bay window room, folding
bed; sic per month; private family.
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EOR EALE-Elegant Building Lot
+ near Iowa Circle, eixs0; alley side and
rear; cheap II sold at once.
J.W. Z. MYERS q SON,
fdps Noxy Work ava.
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Al ANTED 60 situation CDmpetont
W young houseKerppr; will attend To
marketing and surerutond housChOlt affairs
nll through, Employment for ull kinds nf
help. COLI MHIA BUSINESS AG 1NCN, 1901
Penn ave. room q. Opposite palais Royal.
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r,n- muoHE = soBLEV,
BANKERS AND BROKERS.
o6 Broad street New York
BRANCH oFFtCEs!
~ wall at, NY ia South 81 ST., Phila.

Connected with l. A. Evans " Co., Boston,;
Il. l.. brewster n Co, Chicago; CorsOn g. Ma.
cartney, Washington; Warren 81 Quarles,
Richmond
Private Wire Connections. Buy and soil
Stocks, Bonds and Miscellaneous SecEritlos
on New York Stock Exchange.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ TNLFR n RuvHERFORD
t-S' isv' rCmov tr their new utilcc,
No. 1917 T. sTHEET,
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DOR REST-To Desirable Colorsd
i tenants. several d.room houses located
on 18th 81, adjoining the Waylani semin ,rv;
houses Just put Ia thorough repair: rent 50
per month. CiiAS. u. BANEs,
81 u y
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w ANTED ~ by Il G.rmnn, a Place aS
w harkCcncr or walter can furnish REQ
concentrations. address W. W, b., Critic
The Washington critic., 1887-10-14

DOR sALE-Houses in ra-t wash
4 ington, rented and paying good interest
arc offered for sale on reasonable terms bv
l.. CHAPEL,
4 " N .
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w ANTFD-To Rent Desk Room or
w small office convenient to POstoGice
Address LAWYER. Critic Office.
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Personal

nR. PA'GErT, 1888 I1,h 1T n W. Can
~ safely and permanently cure all ner-
vous troubles. rheumatism and hoiily pains
by electrical aud massage treatment Room
ana board n desired; best city reference.
IF Miss Kate Guy. who Formerly
i lived on / ave. will call on Mrs Nc
Kenzie No. tn5 I'd At W, she will learn of
something to her ADVANTAGE
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TOR SALE-Two 3.Siory li-Ruom
II bricks, mod imps on 18th NJ; lots 2Jxi3O
It to alley; price sl55(O' will sell separately.
Lot on 81, near 18th Vt, 50xp5 It 20 oalloy.
Two beautiful building lots in Hyattsvlle,
near X Il station, 4hXiiO II, only 100 per foot,
j. W, +. MYERS & SON
lIla N Y nun
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

" ANTED-By IA Respectable White
w girl, situation as chambermaid and
seamstress; no objection to light waiting.
Call at 1896 N II ave wv.
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EOK RENT Rooms, Furn lsh cd
II southern exposure. MRS. SIEFURrH,
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M yAE1ED-POsition, by 10 Reliable
w and careful driver; willing and oblis-
Ing; private family; twenty years ref renee
AGENCY, l2Oi Pa ave. Opposite Palais Royal
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IF YOU Join the Key-tpne watch
i Club YOU can get your watch II you only
lay 81; references, any commercial agency.
gl3 IA uNg
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w ANTED-By Respectable CORD
w woman, place to wash and iron or
cook. Please call at Gl5 Madison ST alley, bet
BIN and 9th. NJ and n hts Il ".
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LOR REST-New stable, Gox's Alley,
II rear of odd Fellows Halt six stalls
complete IN every respect; elevator etc: rent
$500 per annun. j. Ed, KELLEY, 5l3 Jth
II n W.
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DAR TIES Having Houses on Capital
Hill for sale or rent should call upNn
NOSE n 90. 300 ~ so. Houses rented for
Congressman, with whom East Washington Is
rapidly growing pupulat
The Washington critic., 1887-10-14

A NrDergetic woman, who Ia IA First
IA class @amsiress, can have desirable
rooms to establish u 'mending bureau;" every
facility offered by u lady IN a good nelghbur
hood. WEST END. Critic Olliue
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wv Young Cord Man,
w place as porter In store or 10
drive and care for horses, Call or address
500 9th ST ne.
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E'OK SALE-An EldGidgs Sewing
II machine; as good as new, with double
longer will sell cheap for cash Address El-
dTldgc Sc ewing Machine: critic office
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w STFD-A First-CiH-s Luundrcss
w wants washing hN the day. AuDl7 In
Pleasant alley, between D and Va ave and 81
and tLg stg "
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
Notice No. 1898.

Us Land Once, Oberlin. Kas. Mar. n. ls0y
dee BY II Motherhead against Henry Wr1ece
for abandoning his homestead en2xy No.
l426, dated Aug. II. 1855. upon the No qr 60
county, Kan1as. With v5eW - Tie canoellar
tion Of oai6 entry and alleo1ug abon0o00oue;
has wholly failed to build . house oe estnhl11k
entry: tie said parties are hereby summoned
10 appear ct this once On the "a day o( Ju1o,
1ND7. q r o'coock q. N, % reepon6 ord fur.
n1G6 teseamony eueeeEnlnq.a64 ollege9 eean-
0o0moo6 l8A0K 0ACOu, REGISTER.
Beatly &C. 8eapJ
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14

COLBY. Kans., April Il, 1887
WHEREAS, much negligence and careless
ness occurred last year in the assessment Of
personal property in Thomas county, Kansas,
and expense has been put on county in con-
sequence thereof. 1t is hereby ordered by
the board Of county commissioners that err
roneOus assessments and assessments not al
lowing constitutional exemptions where just
and proper and lawful, causing unnecessary
costs upon county, such costs and expenses
shall be paid by township trustee of the re-
spective townships wherein the same shall be
made and mistake shall occur.
FRANK PINGREE,
WV. h. H.SNIrH,
WIN. BALDWIN.
Co. Commissioners.
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
Notice No. 8495.

o. 8. Land Omce at WaKeeney, Kan.
Mar. 4, 1887.
Complaint having been entered at this once
by Jehn X. Turner against Jones H. Harris
for abandoning bis H. +. NO. l0ID, dated
Nov. 2, 1856, upon the NV or Of sec. "a, town
10 south, range 81 west, IN Thomas county
said entry:
The said parties are hereby summoned -
appear at this once on the eth day Of Nay,
nish testimony concerning said alleged ahan-
donment. W. H. PHkIHfoH, Receiver.
M D. 34maY4l
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14

In the District Court Of Thomas county for
the May term, 1851.
AEIpA " NCNAMKs, Plaintiff,
va.
Lxexn NCNANRa, Defendant.
The above named defendant Win tade
noGioe that the plaintiff has flled her petition
With the 9istrjct Court Of Thomas County,
Kansas, praying for divorce on the grounds
Of shandoumcnt. How unless Jon appear and
answer or demur to said petition on or before
the 9Th day Of April, A. d. 1857. judgment
win b rendered - prayed for in said petiaoa.
z ]. PAUH,
Cserk of pislzSet Cont Of Thcmas Co, Kae.
ba9 8 porssr; Att,ys Sor Plainfia.
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
: Notice No. 81O2.

q. 8. Land Once, Oberiin, Kans.,
April 8, 1881.
Complaint having been entered at this once
~ GeorRe Wilson against John W. Andrews
for abandoning his homestead entryNO. 4770.
dated Aug 2S, 1885, upon the se 4 sec "a, town
ship south, range 36 west, in Thomas county
kans., with view to the cancellation Of said
entry; alleging that defendant has never
made any improvements whatever upon said
land since making said entry.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 10Th day Of June
1857. at 10 O'Clock q m, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
m0nt. FRANK BAcON Re~fsfor
f1ngree 600prA
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
MON Ely

Easter service at the NJ. E. church was sue
cess Collection for missions as an Easter
offering. $3.50 Organization of the N. E.
Sunday school at the school house at 10 q. m,
Sabbath next.
Sherman County Republican:-''The
town of Colby is founding q town in
Colorado, moving the town of Eustis
out there. Sherman County Dark
Horse:-''Tenant says truth crushed to
the earth will rise again, he means the
Center 1t will doubtless pop up at Bur
lington, Colorado, only to have its young
and tender life nipped in the bnd by Col
by enterprise. 49,. The above are ex-
tracts from the papers named, one pub
lished at Sherman Center and the other
in Eustis. We are glad to get reliable
news from Sherman county, and We have
got it bad-Oberlin opinion.
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
Notice No. 1896
q. 8. Land Once. Wakeeney Kans

XNOVIOC XNV O8OV.
q. 8. Land Once. wakeeney Kans
March (, 1857
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Benjsmin F. Turner against John H.
Henderson for abandoning his Homestead en-
try No. l0l3S, dated Nov. 2, 1885, upon the ne
or Of sec "A. town 10 south, of range 81 west
in Thomas county, Kansas with q view to
the cancellation OF said entry: the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this ONCE
on the 4th day of May, 1881, at 10 O'Clock
q. m, TO respond and furnish testimony con-
cerning said alleged abandonment,
W. II. PILKENTON, Receiver.
N. l. ID. 36marN
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of ]. W. Allen Sons, has this day
by mutual consent been dissolved. A. W. Allen
retiring from the firm. The business in the
future to be controlled by ]. w. Allen and
Chas, &. COrpOran and the firm name to be ].
W. Allen & Son. All accounts due the arm are
payable at J. w. Allen & Sons store. Those
knowing themselves Indebted to the frm win
please call and settle.
j. W. ALLEN,
A. w. ALLEN,
C.. e. CORPORAK.
Colby, Kan, March LIST, 1857.
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
Alias Notice No. 713O.
o. 8. Land Once, Oberiir. III rs.
MQpeh m H0kR

q. 8. Land Omce, Obeff1N, RX Is
March 10, 1StF.
Complaint having been entered - tn
Office by Andrew b. Jardine against Pe6A
Dempsey for abandoning his homestead eatry
No. 81, dated July 18th, 1885, upon the - az
sec 2, town south. range y west, in ThomiD
county, Kans., with view to the cancelhtton
OF said entry; contestant alleging that d.
tract. that he has not been upon said clatm
for six months last past Immediately proceed
ing this date.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this ONCE on the 10Th day 81 May.
1887. at 10 O'Clock, q. IN. to respond and fur
n1sh testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnmeut. FRANK BACON ReRister
~. A. Dun. 47mAYas
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
NOTICE.

In the matter of appointment of admini.
strator for estate of NJ. d. Beswick, deceased,
late of Thomas county. Kansas.
Notice is hereby given to all parties inter.
ested in the above estate that hearing will bo
had in the above case at the regular term of
probate court to be held at the oiiice of the
Probate Judge in Colby, April 4th, A. D. 1881.
d. L. LACEY,
Probate Judge.
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
Newell House !
The Finest and Best Appoint
ed Hotel in the West.
Fitted up with All the Late
Hotel Improvements.
Four Story Brick, and in the
Liveliest Town in the
West.

This hotels now completed and ready
for occupancy. 1t is four-story, 50x8O,
and fitted up with all the latest hotel Inn
provements and appliances, electric bell
system, etc. The hotel is now ready for
RENT, and propositions win be received
for its rental either furnished or unfur-
nished. Hotel men win find it to their
advantage to figure upon this hotel. Ad-
dress all communications to Z. A. Hall.
care of First National Bank, Colby. Kas.
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
FARM LOANS.

At lowest living rates. Wenever have
and never shall underbid. Our mort
cages save you money in INTEREST and
recording fees. IfyOu intend making
loan on your land we will make it to your
advantage to see us before doing SO.
Yours truly, f. &. FINNERTY.
Thomas County cat., 1887-04-14
Royce Wyant,
Attorney at Law.
Land bought and sold ON commission. Mon
ey to loan on improved farms.
COLBY, KANS.
NJ. D. LESSENGER.
Attorney and Counselor at Law.
AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
VS.
C HnnAl1

" Hutchinsoa Before n. j. Adams Q JUS
~ tice Of the Peace Of Morgan
VIC. Pinnell township Thomas Co. Kan.
Said defendant IL hereby nott0ed- that on
the 18th day of March. 1851. he was sned and
thAt Q 9ernishment summons for the sum Of
efty dollars was issued By the above named
OoodD on the above entitled act1on and that
sd canse viii be heard On the loth day Of
Hay, 1851. J.W. HUrCuIHoON.
Attest N. J.ADANs, Justice Of Heaoo. e8
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
An Element arypment.

The great bulk of cheap pocket cutlery
Is punched in dies from sheet steel. Good
cutlery is hand forged
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-20
A yTexican "nJasb>r ~

The impotence and daring Of some Of
these characterless Mexican adventures
whom one meets in tertulias here is almost
beyond belief During the reign Of the
late Emperor Macmillan and his "poor
Carlotta," ono Of these fellows, with ideas
more hardy and enlarged than are usually
to be found among such gentry, not con-
tent with having run the gauntlet OF for
tune with success and IMMUNITY, nor sat
isfied with the advantages which his
youth, good looks and assurance had pro-
cured him, had actually the vanity to i'm
agine that his manifold attractions had
won the notice Of the empress. After va
rious preliminary reconnOiterings with his
opera glass of the royal box at the Teatro
Nacional, he determined on closer inves-
tigation. Through one Of those persons
who are only too apt to lend their inf1u-
ence to such abuses Of royal condescension,
he requested and obtained an audience
with the empress.
On being admitted to her presence he
made grandiloQuent speech, concluding
in the oriental manner by presenting to
her between his forennger and thumb a
fragrant nosegay. Carlotta, invariably
kind and affable to every one, though
greatly astonished at the fellow presump-
ton, received the gift with her usual ur-
banity, not meaning to hurt the feelings Of
the donor. A perfumed billet, couleur de
rose, dropped from the bouquet to the car
pet The adventurer was very thankful
to be only kicked out for his daring, but
the forbearance of the empress emboldened
him to continue his indiscreet attentions to
the royal box at the teatro until his con-
duct was observed by Macmillan, who on
finding him to be the hero Of the bouquet,
ordered him off Immediately to the peni-
Tertiary of Belem. On the fall of the en-
pire he was released, whereupon he imme-
diately made his temperance in the ter
tulias of Mexico and was received as read
lily as if he had just stepped out Of the
purifying waters Of the Jordan. Mexico
Cor Kansas City Times.